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Anonymous,
March 17, 2017 3:05 AM

Perfect Pesach Vort

I needed to give a dvar Torah about Pesach and I was wondering where could I find something inspirational...especially this far away from the chag. So of course I came to the greatest torah website aish.com and found this amazing video. Short, sweet and inspiring! Thank you,SG

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Margie D,
April 22, 2016 3:33 PM

Profound

What a profound message; we loved hearing how/why humility leads to belief. I never knew Matza was a symbol for that. It has become our custom to watch Passover videos before the holiday- admittedly, usually just the songs and entertainment. But this was just wonderful. Thank you aish.com, happy passover!

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Anonymous,
April 22, 2016 6:14 AM

Excellent video! Thanks for posting!

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Ellie,
April 21, 2016 3:52 PM

Short, Sweet and to the Point

I cannot wait to share this with my family and friends at the Seder! Thank you!

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Anonymous,
April 19, 2016 11:49 PM

Inspiring

Beautiful video- really inspiring message for the Holiday

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Mack Weinstein,
April 19, 2016 2:47 PM

Thank you for explain with few words the incredible meaning of eating Matza.

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S.B.,
April 19, 2016 2:39 PM

Excellent job! Thanks!!

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Katie,
April 18, 2016 2:51 PM

Happy Passover!

Being new to Judaism, I do not know much about why we perform certain rituals and customs. This gave me so much clarity- I want to thank the Rabbi who spoke in this clip. I loved learning why humility leads to faith.
Thank you again, sending blessings from Argentina!
Happy Passover!

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Anonymous,
April 18, 2016 2:19 AM

Thank you aish for another GREAT Passover video!

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Shemarya,
April 18, 2016 12:54 AM

Change of Perspective

I have been orthodox my entire life and this simple yet insightful and inspiring video changed my perspective of matzah and Pesach in general. This important jewish lesson needs to be shared!

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Annie:),
April 17, 2016 5:00 PM

a little more pro-activity helps too

Good on your friend for not 'keeping quiet' for such a delicate timeBut in speaking up he also kept his composure, he did not indulge in up-manship Results not always guaranteed BUT he was proactive in his approach to the truck driver and that was what's importantIn a vacuous world running amok with leaders lacking in the fundamentals, there are more people willing to listen to kind pro-active word

About the Author

Rabbi Yaakov Cohen grew up in New York and earned his Bachelors in Psychology, his Rabbinic Ordination and his Masters in Education and Administration; all from Yeshiva University. He now lives in Los Angeles, CA where he works as an administrator and teacher at YULA Girls High School and Youth Director at Adas Torah Congregation. Rabbi Cohen is a passionate educator and an inspiring speaker who has travelled throughout the country speaking for organizations, schools, synagogues and universities on a variety of topics and to audiences of various sizes and affiliations. Rabbi Cohen is a community leader and is actively involved with several local organizations and synagogues. In addition to speaking, he mentors and learns with teenagers and college students throughout Los Angeles.